Eastern Michigan at Bowling Green Week 8 College Football Matchup Eastern Michigan at Bowling Green Matchup - Week 8
Sat, Oct 23 2021 · Week 8 · 🏟 Doyt Perry Stadium Bowling Green, OH · Turf · 24,000 cap
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Final
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Eastern Michigan
28
Bowling Green
26
P&R Line Eastern Michigan -2
P&R Total O/U 53
Confidence 75 Good
Vegas Eastern Michigan -4.5 · O/U 49.5
Matchup Prediction
Eastern Michigan has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Eastern Michigan entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Eastern Michigan wins
Lean
Game Control
75.9%
Eastern Michigan wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Eastern Michigan -4.5
O/U 49.5
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Advanced Stats
Advanced factors are split · No strong agreement signal
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Eastern Michigan 2021 Schedule
Eastern Michigan's 2021 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 9/3Eastern Michigan vs St. Francis (PA)-34.0W35–1554.5W35–15UN
Sat 9/11Eastern Michigan at Wisconsin+26.0L7–3452.0L7–34UN
Sat 9/18Eastern Michigan at Massachusetts-22.0W42–2856.5W42–28ON
Sat 9/25Eastern Michigan vs Texas State-7.5W59–2162.0W59–21OY
Sat 10/2Eastern Michigan at Northern Illinois+0.0L20–2762.5L20–27UN
Sat 10/9Eastern Michigan vs Miami (OH)+2.5W13–1258.0W13–12UY
Sat 10/16Eastern Michigan vs Ball State+1.5L31–3854.5L31–38ON
Sat 10/23Eastern Michigan at Bowling Green-4.5W55–2449.5W55–24OY
— Bye Week —
Tue 11/2Eastern Michigan at Toledo+9.0W52–4954.5W52–49OY
Tue 11/9Eastern Michigan vs Ohio-6.0L26–3461.5L26–34UN
Tue 11/16Eastern Michigan vs Western Michigan+6.0W22–2166.0W22–21UY
Fri 11/26Eastern Michigan at Central Michigan+8.5L10–3164.0L10–31UN
Sat 12/18Eastern Michigan vs Liberty+9.5L20–5658.5L20–56ON
Bowling Green 2021 Schedule
Bowling Green's 2021 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 9/2Bowling Green at Tennessee+37.0L6–3860.5L6–38UY
Sat 9/11Bowling Green vs South Alabama+14.5L19–2248.0L19–22UY
Sat 9/18Bowling Green vs Murray State+2.5W27–1044.0W27–10UY
Sat 9/25Bowling Green at Minnesota+30.5W14–1052.5W14–10UY
Sat 10/2Bowling Green at Kent State+16.5L20–2756.0L20–27UY
Sat 10/9Bowling Green vs Akron-14.0L20–3546.0L20–35ON
Sat 10/16Bowling Green at Northern Illinois+9.0L26–3444.5L26–34OY
Sat 10/23Bowling Green vs Eastern Michigan+4.5L24–5549.5L24–55ON
Sat 10/30Bowling Green at Buffalo+13.5W56–4451.5W56–44OY
— Bye Week —
Wed 11/10Bowling Green vs Toledo+10.5L17–4950.0L17–49ON
Tue 11/16Bowling Green at Miami (OH)+17.0L7–3452.0L7–34UN
Fri 11/26Bowling Green vs Ohio+6.0W21–1048.0W21–10UY
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2021 season
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Split
Metrics disagree
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Eastern Michigan
+0.378
Bowling Green
+0.379
Even
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Eastern Michigan
+0.441
Bowling Green
+0.470
Bowling Green Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Eastern Michigan
0.143
Bowling Green
0.167
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Bowling Green Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Eastern Michigan
+8.430
Bowling Green
+7.700
Eastern Michigan Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Eastern Michigan
+0.877
Bowling Green
+0.870
Eastern Michigan Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Eastern Michigan
69.7
Bowling Green
69.6
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Bowling Green Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2021 season · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Eastern Michigan Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Eastern Michigan
-8.6
Bowling Green
-9.7
Offense Rating
Eastern Michigan
10.2
Bowling Green
10.9
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Eastern Michigan
18.8
Bowling Green
20.7
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Eastern Michigan Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Eastern Michigan #68
1.17
Bowling Green #86
0.57
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Eastern Michigan #104
1.00
Bowling Green #86
1.14
Eastern Michigan +0.60
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 7 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Eastern Michigan Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Eastern Michigan #1
48.0
Bowling Green #1
28.1
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Eastern Michigan #99
46.4
Bowling Green #105
57.6
Eastern Michigan +19.8
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 7 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Eastern Michigan with a solid GC edge. Teams with this profile have covered 53.0% of the time historically (n=330) — a mild lean.

ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.

Coaching Matchup
Eastern Michigan
Chris Creighton #1
32–52 (38%) · Yr 8 at school
OC Chris Creighton Yr 1 #1
DC Neal Neathery Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Bowling Green
Scot Loeffler #1
4–16 (20%) · Yr 3 at school
OC Terry Malone Yr 1 #1
DC Eric Lewis Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games.

Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: CSS is not a predictive ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: GS is not a predictive ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself